MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of Milwaukee-area kids are eager to run right into summer break. While their minds may be off the books for a few months, community members want to make sure their stomachs aren't taking the heat.

"We want to make sure every child, every child, regardless of their economic status, has the opportunity to thrive and grow," said Senator LaTonya Johnson, (D-Milwaukee).

Sherrie Tussler

"It means they won't suffer from the impact of hunger, which causes headaches and stomachaches for kids," said Sherrie Tussler, Hunger Task Force director.